CarVerify

Free Car Check

W686 VHR

2000 Honda Prelude

Silver Petrol 2200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,789 mi
Last recorded73,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Prelude90,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 VHR
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 73,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge , also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge , also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit ,inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,416 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 68,401 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 58,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 51,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 41,795 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 40,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,177 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 35,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 35,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 32,735 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inside edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 25,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,436 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 15,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,159 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 9,407 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
Full Honda Prelude reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W686 VHR is a 2000 Honda Prelude in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 90,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W686 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Honda Prelude is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W686 VHR?

You can check the full history of W686 VHR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W686 VHR registered?

W686 VHR is a 2000 Honda Prelude, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W686 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W686 VHR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W686 VHR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W686 VHR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.